Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics

Published July 3, 2013

Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics – The worldwide drug problem seems to get worse every year, with the rates of drug abuse increasing almost annually. If people consider the facts and statistic…

CDC: Deaths From Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Rise Sharply Among Women

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For the Vital Signs report, CDC analyzed data from the National Vital Statistics System (1999-2010) and the Drug Abuse Warning Network public use file (2004-2010). Previous research has shown that women are more likely to have chronic pain, …
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Opioid Overdose and Death Rates Skyrocket in Women

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

The “Vital Signs” report analyzes the rate of fatal drug overdoses and emergency department visits related to drug misuse or abuse among women, based on data from the National Vital Statistics System and the Drug Abuse Warning Network. After …
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